NSU Prima III: history, specs, pictures
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| NSU Prima III | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | Prima III K |
| Production | 1957 - 1964 |
| Engine | single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 57.0mm x 57.6mm |
| Top Speed | 52 mph (84 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 7.51 HP (5.6 KW) @ 5200RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor |
| Ignition | magneto |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 3.50-10 |
| Rear Tire | 3.50-10 |
| Length | 70.08 inches (1780 mm) |
| Width | 25.59 inches (650 mm) |
| Height | 37.99 inches (965 mm) |
| Weight | 288.81 pounds (131.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) |
| Fuel Consumption | 2.50 liters/100 km (40.0 km/l or 94.09 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The NSU Prima III K was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by NSU between 1957 and 1964. It could reach a top speed of 52 mph (84 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 7.51 HP (5.6 KW) @ 5200 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 57.0mm bore x 57.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 146.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.50-10 front tire and a 3.50-10 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The Prima III K was fitted with a 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 288.81 pounds (131.0 Kg).